Probate is the judicial process whereby a will is “proved” in a court of law and accepted as a valid public document that is the true last testament of the deceased, or whereby the estate is settled according to the laws of intestacy in the state of residence of the deceased at the time of death in the absence of a legal will.
An executor is the person nominated to be in charge of a probate estate and is appointed by the court to complete the tasks involved in probate. The executor’s responsibilities can be a lot of information to take in and a lot of work. So if you are nominated to be executor you may be wondering what do I have to do?
Under the California probate rules it is important to notify the government when a parent has passed away for any pending claims purposes.
When it comes to a California probate, filing an accounting of the estate is important to declare any assets or liabilities regarding the trust.
Probate can give creditors a chance to take property from an estate. Family Rights and Protections are provided for during a California Probate.
Missing persons can be deemed presumed dead after filing a petition with the probate court. Grossman Law goes over the process.
The Grossman Law Firm explains contesting will legitimacy and how to identify whether a case can be made based on the grounds of mental incompetence.
The Grossman Law firm explain the various forms of duress (economic, physical, etc.) and how these threats may impact distribution of an estate.
Grossman Law Firm explains the role of the estate administrator and the conditions in which an administrator is appointed.
Here are helpful tips to value assets in a California estate administration. If you need assistance with probate call us today!
Grossman Law Firm explains the responsibilities as a fiduciary and goes into detail about how to properly administer a California estate.